James Kelly Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Kelly of Glendale Springs, North Carolina, who passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Kelly to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Kelly and Rita Kelly; and his siblings, David Kelly and Jessica Losh. He is survived by: his wife Hope Kelly; his children, James Timothy Kelly, Jr. of Fayetteville, Stephen Christopher Kelly of Fayetteville, Holden River Kelly and Tarah Kelly of Fayetteville; his stepson Joshua Packer of Glendale Springs; his siblings, John, Jack, Steve, Mark, George, Greg, Drew Kelly, Jennifer Kelly and Stacy Koop; and his grandchildren, Briana Kelly, Hailey Littleton, Alexis Higgins, Jeremy Kessler and Jase Baker. He is also survived by great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Musicians Mission of Mercy, P.O. Box 1364, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
